Clay County, TX Eviction Risk
6 cities · 5,056 residents · Avg 3.7/10 (Low) · Updated3.7Avg score
4.7Highest city
2.9Lowest city
38.2%Rent burden
$931Median rent
R+77.62020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Clay County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrietta, TX | 3,167 | $790 | 41.4% | 4.7 |
| 2 | Petrolia, TX | 416 | $942 | 26.4% | 4.6 |
| 3 | Bellevue, TX | 359 | $1,063 | 51.0% | 3.6 |
| 4 | Dean, TX | 536 | — | 33.8% | 3.3 |
| 5 | Byers, TX | 393 | — | — | 3.2 |
| 6 | Jolly, TX | 185 | — | — | 2.9 |
About Clay County
Clay County spans 6 cities serving approximately 5,056 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 77.6 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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